
Microphones
7
Reslo RB Ribbon Microphone
In this photo, we can see Lennon singing through a Reslo RB. more

Telefunken U47 Microphone
In this video, John can be seen using the U47 in the recording studio at minu... more

Shure SM57 Dynamic Instrument Microphone
"John Lennon – recorded most of his studio vocals on an SM57" more

Neumann U47
Used for the group vocals on *The Beatles*, as is visible in this photo from ... more
Guitars
32
Rickenbacker 325 Capri Black
John Lennon played 325s and their assorted variants during the 1960s (Includi... more

Epiphone Casino
John used this guitar from 1965 until early in his solo career. Its original ... more

Gretsch 1966 6120 Electric Guitar
This article from [Rolling Stone](http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/john... more

Gibson J-160E
John Lennon used this guitar extensively throughout Beatles recordings. It ca... more
Amplifiers
9
Vox AC30 Guitar Combo Amp
John, along with the rest of the Beatles used a Vox AC30 for the first half o... more

Vox Conqueror Amplifier
According to [this article](http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/article/2840-the-be... more

1959 Fender Tweed Vibrolux
In this photo, John can be seen playing through a 1959 Fender Vibrolux Tweed ... more
Effects Pedals
5
Maestro Fuzz-Tone
According to [This article](http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/article/2840-the-be... more

WEM Pep Rush
According to [this article](http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/article/2840-the-be... more

Vox Tonebender Effects Pedal
[This article](http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/article/2840-the-beatles-effects... more

Dunlop Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face
He used it during the "Let It Be" Sessions more
Pianos
4
Steinway & Sons Model D Concert Grand Piano
John Lennon's famous pure white Steinway piano as used in 'Imagine' Steinway... more

Yamaha Upright 1979 Piano
In 1979, John Lennon and Yoko Ono spent part of the summer at their friend Sa... more

Kemble Minx Upright "Mini" Piano
Lennon played this piano on TOTP in Feb 1969 Although McCartney owns one o... more

Yamaha CP80 Electric Grand Piano
John lennon in the Studio, in Ney York, 1980. Recoding "Double Fantasy" more
Keyboards and Synthesizers
6
What kind of Keyboards and Synthesizers does John Lennon use?

Clavioline Organ
In this piece of text that talks about the clavioline, it states that John Le... more

Hohner Pianet
At :20 of this clip of "The Night Before" by The Beatles, Lennon can be seen ... more
Software Plugins and VSTs
0
What kind of Software Plugins and VSTs does John Lennon use?
Instruments
0Studio Equipment
0Headphones
1World Instruments
1
Hofner 5140 Hawaiian Standard Lap Steel Guitar
In this photo, we can see Lennon playing a lap steel guitar. more
Drum Sets
2
Ludwig Black Oyster Pearl Kit
In this image, you can see John playing the Ludwig drums (the drum set that R... more

Tambourine
The personnel area states that John might've played tambourine in Piggies. more
Upright-Basses
1
Upright Bass
In the image you can see John Lennon playing an upright bass. more
Cellos
1
Blue Jay Way White Beatles Cello
In the image you can see John Lennon next to the Blue Jay Way White Beatles C... more
Music Accessories
2
French Upright Bass Bow
In the picture you can see John Lennon holding a French Upright Bass Bow. more

Vox Python strap
In this photo we can see John using the Vox Python strap, which was specially... more
Bass Guitars
3
Dallas Tuxedo
Two visitors were taken upstairs to Lennon's old bedroom, unoccupied since hi... more
Other Gear
2
Hagström 12-String H33 / BJ12 Acoustic Guitar
Used during the ‘Imagine’ sessions in 1971. Own by Rob Lynton who was at the ... more

Rickenbacker Bass 4003S
John lennon played bass on a couple of few Beatles recordings. he favored the... more
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Michael Pierce & Giulio Chiarenza
Updated January 2020